HOME-START TEESSIDE
Home - Start offers support, friendship and practical help to parents with young children, in local communities. Volunteers, who are usually parents themselves are recruited and trained to visit families at home who have at least one child under 5, to offer them informal, friendly and confidential support.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £12,927 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £88,813 to £75,886. Per the trustees' report, the investment policy is to build up reserves, and the independent examiner confirmed no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“The investment policy is to build up reserves.” — page 5
“At the year end the amount due from Home-Start Teesside Trading Limited was £1,904 (2024: £2,122).” — page 16
Trustees
- Graham Yorkchair
- Claire Johnston
- Kenneth Watson
- Matthew Lamb
- Michael Bartley
- Nicola Knight
- Simon Hislop
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £151k | £164k |
| 31/03/2024 | £179k | £156k |
| 31/03/2023 | £93k | £128k |
| 31/03/2022 | £132k | £120k |
| 31/03/2021 | £168k | £97k |
Common questions
Is HOME-START TEESSIDE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £12,927 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £88,813 to £75,886. Per the trustees' report, the investment policy is to build up reserves, and the independent examiner confirmed no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HOME-START TEESSIDE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOME-START TEESSIDE as a grant recipient include The Teesside Charity, YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Teesside Charity | FY2022 | £3k | Direct costs |
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/03/2026 | £300k | A Great Start For Teesside Kids |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/09/2022 | £180k | Support for parents when they need us the most |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/01/2022 | £10k | Volunteer training and project support |
| UK government | 19/08/2020 | £40k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/08/2012 | £2k | Home-Start Teesside - Trading Manager |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2008 | £4k | Development |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/03/2007 | £13k | Continuation grant for P/t project organiser for Stockton area |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2005 | £5k | Equipment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2004 | £26k | Continuation grant for P/t project organiser for Stockton area |